Director of Quality – Photonics Manufacturing
Core
Lead the development and execution of the Quality Management System (QMS) for a photonics manufacturing organization, overseeing customer, supplier, manufacturing, and compliance quality programs.
Role type
Director of Quality (Manufacturing)
Builds
Quality Management Systems, audit readiness, and continuous improvement programs for photonics manufacturing.
Domain
Semiconductor/Photonics Manufacturing
Required skills
Quality Management Systems (QMS), ISO 9001 compliance, CAPA, 8D, SPC, FMEA, root-cause analysis, Supplier Quality (SSQA), audit leadership, cross-functional partnership, team leadership
Preferred skills
Photonics fab experience, fab quality systems, metrology and analytical techniques (ICP-MS)
Responsibilities
Develop and improve QMS; lead internal, customer, supplier, and certification audits; drive customer quality programs; establish supplier quality processes; partner with engineering and operations to improve yield and reliability; identify systemic issues and drive corrective actions; lead quality strategy and reporting; build and mentor quality teams; serve as primary quality interface for customers and leadership.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & team management
